hoi1 pun4 hau2開盤口开盘口
Jyutpinghoi1 pun4 hau2
Yalehōi pùhn háu
Definition
To offer betting odds, set up a bet, or open a book.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Originating from the gambling world, this term specifically refers to the act of a bookmaker setting the initial betting lines or odds. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports betting or speculative scenarios where people want to quantify the likelihood of an outcome. While it carries a gambling connotation, it is also used metaphorically in casual conversation to discuss the probability of future events.
Examples
Has the bookie set the odds yet?
They are offering odds for people to bet on football.
Related words
Common phrases
to set the odds
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply opening a business or a shop, which would use 開舖. It is strictly tied to the act of setting odds or creating a betting market.
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